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Therme Group’s strategic partner Wund Holding, operating as ThermenGruppe Josef Wund, has unveiled plans for the creation of Germany’s largest wellbeing resort in Bad Vilbel, Frankfurt. It’s the latest location to be announced as part of Therme Group’s global development programme, following planning approval for
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Expanding its strong footprint in Mexico, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by real estate development firm Grupo Sordo Madaleno to operate Rosewood Mexico City, a new hotel expected to open in 2024 in the Polanco district. Designed by internationally acclaimed, Mexico City-based architecture firm
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The Jumeirah Group has reopened the 186-room The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, in the heart of London’s Knightsbridge following an 18-month closure for refurbishment. The 17-story building has been redesigned, with an extensive makeover costing £100m (€116.3m, US$141.1m). The Carlton Tower has also reopened its
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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has opened its first Maldives resort with a tranquil overwater spa inspired by its natural surroundings, including the elements of swirling water and ocean breezes. Located on an archipelago on the north-eastern tip of North Malé Atoll, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, has
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Throughout the pandemic, the International Spa Association (ISPA) has championed the strength of the spa community and strived to support, inform and inspire the industry as it grapples with the new challenges of operating in a COVID-19 landscape. During 10-14 May, ISPA hosted its first virtual Stronger
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A coalition of global organisations and business leaders from BP, BHP, Clifford Chance, Deloitte, HSBC, Salesforce, Unilever and WPP have launched an international initiative to advocate for and accelerate positive global change for mental health in the workplace. Called The Global Business Collaboration for
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Arnaud Goullin will join hair and skincare brand Davines Group in the role of global skincare division general manager, effective immediately. Goullin has previous global experience in key roles at LVMH, Shiseido and Estée Lauder groups in Europe, Asia and the Americas, specifically focusing on brand
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Luxury resort and spa Velaa Private Island in the Maldives is welcoming back guests with a programme of visiting wellness practitioners to guide them on journeys of personal discovery. To kickstart the 2021 series, Velaa is hosting holistic practitioner and director of Thailand’s Sukkasart Institute of Healing
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A new five-star hotel and spa named Eala has opened in the Italian town of Limone sul Garda. Set back into a cliff face, the new destination gazes out across the iconic Lake Garda. The hotel’s namesake and philosophy are inspired by a swan-like creature from Celtic mythology that interprets dreams, called
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Tech giant Amazon has expanded its presence in the world of beauty and opened its first bricks and mortar hairdressers – named Amazon Salon – in London’s lively Spitalfields Market. Spread across two floors, the 1,500sq m location offers a menu of hairdressing services provided by Elena Lavagni, owner of
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Membership-based massage franchise The Massage Company (TMC) is continuing its UK growth and gearing up to open its first London location at Putney Exchange, on 22 July 2021. Adding to its existing centres in Camberley, Tunbridge Wells, High Wycombe and Sutton Coldfield, the new destination will mark TMC’s fifth
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The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Women in Leadership Initiative, is spearheading a survey of women in wellness leadership roles and is seeking feedback from female leaders. According to the group, it defines a female wellness leader as a woman who works in some capacity in the wellness space, has a vision
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The Spa at Sea Island, a Forbes Five-Star coastal resort in Georgia, US, is under new leadership, with Cecilia Hercik as the new director of spa and wellness. Hercik told Spa Business her new position involves bringing the most innovative spa and wellness treatments to the 65,000sq ft luxury spa and
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Spa Life UK is scheduled for 12-13 July 2021 at Wyboston Lakes, Bedfordshire, and will feature talks from industry figures including UK Spa Association (UKSA) GM Yvonne Ebdon and Sustainable Spa Association co-founder Lucy Brialey. Founded in 2010, the event offers a combination of networking opportunities,
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Vegetables are more important than fruit in a healthy diet, according to new research from Harvard Medical School. The study of nearly two million adults globally, carried out in partnership with Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, has been published in the American Heart Association’s journal
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Lisa Starr, principal of Wynne Business and 35-year spa and wellness industry veteran, has launched the StarrCast podcast, interviewing wellness professionals about their career path. Industry figure and consultant Mia Kyricos was the latest guest, discussing her predictions for industry trends and how she sees
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Luxury French skincare, cosmetics and perfume brand Clarins has unveiled its brand new retail boutique concept with locations having already opened in Dubai, Paris and China this year. Focused on the customer journey, the concept consists of boutique hubs that offer holistic beauty services, retail
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Dorchester Collection’s vibrant Mayfair hotel, 45 Park Lane, has been upgraded with a brand new luxury wellness space called The Spa at 45 Park Lane. The 10,000 sq ft spa features one treatment room, a relaxation space, 20-metre lap pool and PT and fitness facilities, alongside a spa menu offering soothing
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A new programme addressing young people's wellbeing and mental health will launch in Q3 2021 in all secondary schools across Greater Manchester, UK. The Greater Manchester Young People's Wellbeing Programme – named #BeeWell – will last three years and annually capture data on tens of thousands of young people’s
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Arnaud Diaz has been named as Biologique Recherche’s head of global sales, effective immediately. Diaz’s new role involves managing Biologique Recherche’s business development both in France and worldwide. Biologique Recherche co-chair Rupert Schmid told Spa Business the appointment will underpin the
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Saturday 12 June 2021 will mark the 10th annual Global Wellness Day (GWD) which will be celebrated with a 12-hour free virtual live stream in tandem with safe, public events and complimentary educational wellness offerings around the world. Event founder Belgin Aksoy has announced GWD 2021 will be themed on
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Global spa, hotel and wellness consultancy The E77 Company is realising a new thermal spa resort and hotel among a historic pine forest in Lithuania’s coastal region of Klaipėda, Lithuania. The centre-piece of the 168-room resort in Giruliai will be a 3,000sq m spa complete with 25-30 treatment rooms and 1,700sq
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Italian destination spa Preidlhof in South Tyrol is welcoming back guests with new retreats, signature rituals, specialist therapists and freshly renovated spa areas. Preidlhof has reopened following a COVID-19 lockdown and now offers 12 transformational retreats to stimulate guests physically, energetically,
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The International Spa Association (ISPA) has revealed its annual five key spa industry financial indicators from its 2021 US Spa Industry Study – known as the Big Five – during its Stronger Together Summit. Conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), this initial report outlines overall revenue, number of spa
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Luxury linen supplier Tielle Love Luxury wants to get tails wagging with the launch of its first luxury bathrobe created exclusively for dogs. The company works with five-star properties such as London’s Rosewood and The Savoy and has recently partnered with Nobu Hotel London Portman Square to provide the
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